Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Verbal Duel Erupts Over Alleged Student Assault in Malda
A college student was reportedly assaulted in Malda, leading to a heated argument between political figures.
The student's parents, who are members of the BJP, claim the attack was politically motivated and blame a local Trinamool councillor.
They have filed a complaint.
A Union minister from the BJP also accused the councillor of being a 'known goonda' and connected the incident to the ruling party's culture.
The councillor denies the allegations, stating the incident involved a scuffle and had no political link.
Other political leaders from both parties have joined the debate, with one accusing the BJP minister of childish behavior and another defending the councillor and accusing the BJP of corruption.
A 20-year-old engineering student was allegedly assaulted in Malda.
The student's parents, BJP functionaries, accused a Trinamool councillor of orchestrating the assault.
A Union minister from BJP blamed the councillor for the incident.
The councillor denied any political connection to the assault.
A verbal exchange ensued between ministers from both sides.
- Who
- Sangbid Goswami, Kakali Choudhury, Sukanta Majumdar, Chandrima Bhattacharya
- What
- Verbal exchange regarding the alleged assault of Sangbid Goswami.
- When
- Thursday night (assault), Saturday (verbal exchange)
- Where
- Englishbazar, Malda
- Why
- Disagreement over the nature of the assault, with accusations of political motivation.
Trinamool Congress
BJP
Nature of the Assault
Trinamool Congress
The assault was a result of a scuffle, with no political connection.
BJP
The assault was a politically motivated attack.
Responsibility for the Incident
Trinamool Congress
Accused the BJP of making false allegations.
BJP
Blamed the Trinamool councillor.
- Incident Location
- Englishbazar, Malda
- Victim
- Sangbid Goswami, 20-year-old engineering student
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Kakali Choudhury (Trinamool councillor)
- Accusers
- Kajal and Chandrani Goswami (BJP functionaries and parents of Sangbid)
- Accused's Response
- Denial of political connection
- Key Figures
- Sukanta Majumdar, Chandrima Bhattacharya, Krishnendu Choudhury
